Compliance and Governance Manager

About the role

As our Compliance and Governance Manager, you will lead the organization's statutory compliance, internal controls, and governance frameworks. You will ensure we meet every regulatory requirement while driving audit readiness and safeguarding enterprise risk across our global operations. This role matters because sound financial governance is what lets the rest of the business move fast with confidence. Your work protects the company's assets, reputation, and ability to invest in growth. You will have real impact from day one, strengthening internal controls, guiding statutory compliance strategies, and anchoring key external audit relationships that reach across finance, legal, and senior leadership. It is a dynamic role that serves as a vital cross-functional anchor.

Responsibilities

• Own statutory compliance end-to-end, maintaining policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks across multiple entities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, managing auditor relationships and driving the timely resolution of findings.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks to safeguard assets, maintain audit-ready operations, and support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Oversee daily treasury operations, liquidity planning, and banking facilities to optimize working capital and mitigate financial risk.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, legal teams, commercial banks, and external regulatory bodies to maintain rigorous governance standards.
• Drive initiatives that streamline compliance monitoring and statutory reporting workflows over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in audit, compliance, governance, or finance, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong Big 4 or public accounting audit background highly preferred.
• Deep expertise in regulatory compliance, statutory audit leadership, and internal control frameworks.
• Exceptional organizational discipline, a deadline-driven mindset, and a proactive, "can-do" approach to complex problem-solving.

Benefits

• Exclusive employee travel rates and discounts on vacations.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company participation.

About the company

At arrivia, we power travel loyalty and rewards programs for some of the world's leading brands. Our teams help millions of travelers book memorable experiences while delivering innovative technology and travel solutions to our partners. With a global workforce and a culture built on curiosity, ownership, authenticity, and collaboration, we're creating the future of travel.